Tag: CHINA
The case for a kinetic anti-satellite test ban between the US and China
by Jimin Park
The United States should pursue a new space-related arms control treaty: a ban on high-altitude direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile tests with China....
China’s nuclear submarine production rate surpasses US sub production rate
China has rapidly expanded its nuclear-powered submarine fleet in recent years, and has now surpassed US sub production rate, according to a new report...
China Escalates Maritime Presence
Fresh satellite imagery analyzed indicates that China is simultaneously expanding its physical military infrastructure in the Paracel Islands and testing new, large-scale naval denial...
The Sino-U.S. Race for Spectrum Supremacy
By Shah Muhammad
Imagine a future warfare scenario where two adversaries launch jets and high-altitude drones against each other’s military targets. One side outpaces, by a...
The China Challenge in Critical Minerals: The Case for Asymmetric Resilience
By Pascale Massot
China is the dominant player in global critical minerals supply chains, especially in the midstream segments. The country controls, on average, two-thirds of the...
China develops hybrid-powered tank
China has begun testing a new hybrid-powered tank platform, integrating diesel and electric propulsion to support advanced battlefield systems and high-altitude operations, according to...
Asia-Pacific Navies Build Up to Counter China’s Growing Might
A shift is underway in the naval strategies of Asia-Pacific nations. Driven by concerns over China’s increasingly assertive posture in the region, countries from...
Space isn’t all about the “race”: rival superpowers must work together for a better future
By Art Cotterell
In recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. But what is this latest “race” about,...
China Expands Hypersonic Capabilities with GDF-600 Boost-Glide Vehicle for Missile and Drone Deployment
China recently introduced the GDF-600, a new hypersonic boost-glide concept platform. Developed by the Guangdong Aerodynamic Research Academy (GARA), the GDF-600 is notable for...
The threat from China and Russia’s space-based SIGINT satellites
By Matthew Mowthorpe
China and Russia have extensive space-based sigint capabilities, which can geolocate transmissions from the radars of UK and NATO allies’ navies. This...
China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
China launched a new amphibious assault ship, capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen the navy’s combat ability in distant seas.
The Sichuan,...
What makes China’s new Tianying stealth UAV a threat in contested airspace?
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) showcases an updated version of its Tianying stealth UAV, also known as Skyhawk. Designed for reconnaissance and...
